Cyclone strikes farm area causing severe damage and injuries
A Saturday cyclone tore through the extreme southeast corner of the county, demolishing the McCormack home and killing or injuring family members. Several nearby houses were wrecked, livestock perished, and crops were destroyed by hail and rain. A second hailstorm near Sturgis, followed by a waterspout, damaged crops and felled fences, with additional reports of damaged buildings and a tornado in Yale area remnants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maron
Mr. McCormack
McCormack
Sturgi
S. D
Spring Creek
Sturgis
Yale
Hatte County
Grain and Livestock Prices From Minneapolis and Chicago
Quotations from St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago show grain futures for wheat corn and oats mixed gains and declines. Livestock quotes list cattle hogs and sheep at various grades with market ranges in Sioux City and South St Paul, reflecting steady to softer demand in mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Duluth
Northern
Onta
Milwaukee
Wie
Chicago
Sioux City
Town
Texas
South St. Paul
Pontiac Wins Woodmen Drill Contest in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on June 18 Pontiac Michigan won first prize of 500 in the Woodmen drill, scoring 991-40 with 5 percent. Rockford Oh placed second with 98.0 and 8400, Kansas City earned 99.805 for 200, Des Moines 98.5 for 200, Rock Island Ti 98.05 for 87, Topeka Kan 98.05 for 87.50. Other teams followed including Omaha Lincoln Joliet Duluth and more with varied scores and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minn
Pontiac
Kansan City
Des Moines
Rock Island
Topeka
Kan
Dubuatte
Iowa
Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Kalamazoo
Mich
Joliet
Ill
Duluth
Wanses City
St. Joseph
Digin
Til
Delwell
Bloomington
Decatur
Minnesotans Head to Buffalo for State Day Ceremonies
The Minnesota delegation of 300 left St Paul at 7:30 pm for Buffalo to attend Minnesota day at the exposition. Gov Van Sant and family ride with the party in a special car, accompanied by relatives and friends. An escort battalion from Minneapolis, four Fleet regiment companies, traveled to Buffalo for the dedication ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Exposition
St. Paul
Minnizota Mwnitorial Association
Buffalo
van Santland
Minneapolis
Fleet Regiment of the National Guard
Gov. Vanfant
Caremantes
Six Year Old Drowns River Incident at Hastings
A six year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer, drowned in the Mississippi River at Hastings Minnesota. The tragedy occurred near the lower fence after the child fell from a skiff, with authorities investigating the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohila
Hastings
Minn
Frank Meyer
Policeman Guilty of Larceny in Litchfield
Lion June 11. John Jonson a Grove City policeman was found guilty of grand larceny in the second degree. Judge Power sentenced him to a term in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Lion
John Jonson
Grove City
Wvas
Powera
Elevator Change Hands at Peavy Elevator
L. C. Spooner buys the Peavy elevator at this place. H. C. Eames, longtime Wells, Bearve & Co. elevator manager, will supervise operations in the changeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris, Mann
L. C. Spooner
H. C. Eames
Wells, Bearve & Co
Lightning Kills Two Farmers Near Allegan Mich
A severe cloudburst during a violent electrical storm near Allegan twelve miles west of Grand Rapids killed Cervillian Cake and Herbert Ager, farmers, as they returned from the field. About a dozen nearby residents were badly injured and homes were burned by the lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Allegan
Cervillian Cake
Herbert Ager
Monument Erected for Soldier Sammy Tweed in Wisconsin
In Black River Falls Wisconsin on June 18 the Young People's Society of Northfield dedicated a monument to Sammy Tweed the sole Jackson county soldier who died in the Spanish American War The address was delivered by Senator Moftillivray of the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Folle
Wis
Young People's Society of
Northfield
County
Sammy Tweed
Jackson County
Moftillivray
Destructive Crookston Fire Hits Finch Smith Co Store
A destructive blaze at the Finch Smith & Co wholesale grocers in Crookaton Crookston Minnesota June 18 caused a gasoline explosion. Stock losses total 14000 with full insurance, while building damage reached 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crookaton
Crookston
Minn
Finch- Smith Company
Record Snow in Colorado Mountain Regions Reaches New Peak
Foot of snow fell overnight in the mountain districts around Leadville and Cripple Creek, Denver region. A new record is established as mild weather yesterday followed by fears of serious floods across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coterada
Denver
Polly
Leadville
Cripple Creek
Traveler Beloved Death By Own Action In Kenosha
In Kenosha Wisconsin on June 18 Frank Graham of Khoboygan is believed to have killed himself by jumping into the river. His traveling satchel and a notebook with his name and address were found on the riverbank. Foley the Winner Sauk Rapids Minn June 18 In county seat removal election Foley carried the county by 164 votes. La Crosse Wis June 18 Swan Anderson a Milwaukee Road foreman near La Crescent fell on poison ivy and fears he may lose both eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Frank Graham
Khoboygan
Foley
Sauk Rapida
Minn
Benton County
Sauk Rapids
Jose
la Crosse
la Crescent
Swan Anderson
Milwaukee Road
Life Sentence Given in Grand Forks Murder Case
Toseah Bascanella, who shot Axel Anderson and pleaded guilty to murder, receives a life sentence fixed by the jury in Grand Forks North Dakota on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Toseah Bascanella
Axel Anderson
Wreck Case Awards 17000 Against Railroad Company
Conductor Crowse of Fort Dage Iowa won a judgment for 17000 damages against the Chicago Great Western railroad for injuries from a wreck last August. He originally sued for 40000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dage
Iowa
Crowse
Chicago Great Western Railroad Company
Episcopalians Oppose Missionary Bishops Transfer
Fargo North Dakota June 19 The Episcopal convocation denounces transferring missionary bishops to stronger and older dioceses. A resolution urges the next general convention to prohibit such practices and allow new districts to develop. The departure of Bishop Hudall is noted with approval of his work in the new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Hduall
Forged checks swindle hits Wisconsin town
In Cumberland Wis on June 10 a local scam exposed forged checks drawn on West National Bank of Eau Claire bearing Drummond’s signature. James Lewis and George Howard alias S J Emerson cashed them for small bills then fled with about $50. The pair worked the scheme across towns north of here, defrauding Hayward merchants of about $400. Lewis is described as round faced with sandy hair, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 140 pounds. he fled south afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winconsin
Janen Lewis
Cumberland
Wis
Rust-Owen’ Lumber Company
Drummond
West National Bank of
Vau Claire
James Lewis
George Howard
S. J. Emerson
Here
Hayward
Lewis
Cyclone damages farms near Madison South Dakota
Saturday's cyclone struck a one mile by ten mile strip south of Madison. James Lyon’s Building collapsed. two children escaped to a cellar. John Boyd’s barn with machinery and grain was destroyed. Several farmers suffered windmill and barn damage. crops mostly spared. Various names cited as affected residents and property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
M. D
James Lyon
John Boyd
Abul Mitchell
D. Williams
Henry Baher
Dan Rounds
Fire Devastates Buffalo Docks and Mills
A dockside fire at the Niagara riverfront near Ferry street around 3:00 AM leveled two elevators a large flour mill the ticket office and part of the International Ferry company dock. Loss estimated near 210000 with the Niagara region shaken by the blaze and disruption to ferry service between Buffalo and Fort Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denboyn
Sutton, N
Ferry Street
Niagara River
International Ferry Company
Buffalo
Fort Erie
Victim of Madman Sophia Poirier Dieu Identified
Sophia Poirier Dieu of Blue Earth Minnesota died Saturday evening from injuries suffered in a brutal assault on Saturday morning. A coroner's jury ruled the death was caused by the felonious attack by Charles Simon. Simon, described as an Avatrian in the report, has likely been insane and has been in the country about two and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Porter Dieu
Blue Earth
Minn
Sophia Poirier
Charles Simon
Elmon
Bishop Cotter Improving After Operation in Winona
Reports from Winona Minnesota indicate Bishop Cotter is improving after surgery. The third and fifth days post operation are historically critical, and he has spent them in good spirits. The ninth and final critical day remains to be watched carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Cotter
Thunderstorm Hits La Crosse Area Causing Injuries and Damage
Reports from La Crosse and nearby districts describe a severe thunderstorm that stunned five people with lightning and damaged property. In Spearfish Creek Dudley Chaffee, a well known resident of Hemo, was arrested and fined twenty dollars for dynamiting to kill fish, the first enforcement under a new fish and game protection society organized by Congressman Martin and others in Lawrence County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
le Crosse
Wie
Dudley Chaffee
Spearfish Creek
New Society
Martin
Lawrence County
Chaffee
Hemo
Graduation Exercises At South Dekate Normal
The past year at the state normal in this city has been profitable. Thirteen graduates were honored this week at the exercises. L. M. Hough of Brurgh, a regent, presented the diplomas while Prof. Roberts of Chicago delivered a lecture on Haun d air and its uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dekate Normal
Spearfish
State Normal
L. M. Hough
Brurgh
Prof. Roberts
Chicago
High School Graduation Exercises Pleasing at Yankton
The graduating exercises at Yankton High School were well attended and pleasing. Ex-superintendent of schools Mr. Sabine delivered a clear address, praised for its delivery and relevance to the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Sabine
Local Man Ends Life In Rhinelander Using Carbolic Acid
In Rhinelander Wisconsin on June 1 a single man about twenty eight, Curley by name, committed suicide with carbolic acid. He had worked as a sawmill laborer and recently lived in Manistique Michigan after a period of wandering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Ea Curley
Baendle
Manistique
Mich
Lightning Kills Farmer Near Hiarron Wisconsin
Louis Foss a farmer near Hiarron Wisconsin was killed by a lightning strike while plowing northeast of town. Two children asleep beside him were dazed but expected to recover. Deceased was a new settler in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killea
Tiprbining
Hiarron
Wis
Louis Foss
Ferry collision sinks Northfield with many missing
The Northfield side wheeler operating for Staten Island Ferry Company sank after a collision with the Mauch Chunk near Whitehall Street. Capt. Pandel Gully claimed 25 to 30 drowned, while others estimate far more. Captain Johnson of the Northfield was arrested for criminal negligence. Captain Griffin of the Mauch Chunk faces a manslaughter charge. Police and tug crews rescued hundreds as crowds aided survivors along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northfield
Staten’ Island Fury Company
Wea
Mauc Ubank
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Staten Island
Whitehall Street
Mauch Chunk
Pandel Gully
Mutual
Gully
North Field
Unity and Arrow
Northfeld
Spanish Line
Bent
Abraham Johnson
C. Griffin
Johnson
Griffin
Jersey City
Jersey Central Railway
Grinin
Poller
Wav al Offic er Disgraced Court Martial Sentence
Captain Robert H. Impey, stationed at Mare Island Navy Yard, found guilty of scandalous conduct by court martial. He loses ten numbers in rank, is reduced to furlough pay for two years, and receives a public reprimand. Secretary Longhan approves the reprimand and rank reduction. furlough two years is remitted to keep active duty for officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert H. Impey
Mare Taland Navy Yard
Treasury
Longhan
Capt. Impey
Department
Navy
More Missing in Port Royal Mine Disaster
Port Royal Pa June 16 rumors spread of more deaths than the initial eighteen unaccounted for after the Port Royal mine explosion. Two Smithton men missing since the blast, with talk that the toll could reach thirty. It will take time to confirm the entombed total. Liberty Mo June 16 Lena Broyhill of Kansas City awarded 25000 in circuit court against S Norton for breach of promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Royal
Purnei
Smithton
Liberty
Lena Broyhill
Kansas City
Mr. S. Norton
Schooner Char Wreck Claims Four Near Cabot Island
News arrives that the Oshing schooner Char wrecked off Cabot Island on the Newfoundland coast. Four persons perished, with the loss report just received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johne
N. W
Char
Clita
Cabot Island
Newfoundland
Wisconsin Battleship Wisconsin Sets Speed Records In Trials
The Wisconsin steamed from Puget Sound port for two days of trials with headline speed and full steam. Officials report sustained speeds near 18 knots and an average of 15.8 knots over 48 hours. Tests, gun firings, and propulsion checks showed no required changes, confirming mechanical readiness before government acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinveto
Aed
Kote
Ohayal Construction
Wiscohain
Wisconsin
Petngh
Puget Gound
Point Arena
Point Agenay
Greyhound
Har Builders
Tme
Pursuit of Foster Murder Suspect Narrowly Proceeds
Shreveport July 18 search for Prince Edwards in Northeast Nexus continues for John Gray Foster's killer. Authorities report a large armed force ready, but exact trail remains elusive amid limited information from slipping through rural areas. Public sentiment has cooled as night and day efforts persist with messages from Marshall Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Araners
Foster
Shreveport
Prince Edwards
John Gray Foster
Marshall
Tex
Edwardsa
Alice
Benton
Thement
OX-GOV Pingree in Critical Condition After Midnight Consultation
London reports physicians in former Governor Pingree's room at midnight described his condition as critical and exhausting. They note he has not improved and doubt whether his natural strength will endure the strain, while remaining hopeful for a favorable result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gov. Pingree
Mr. Pingree
Mr. Ping
Unveiling of Berlin Iron Chancellor Statue in Presence of Royals
Berlin June 18 Reinold Bego’s statue of Bismarck was unveiled yesterday before Emperor William Empress Augusta Victoria and many dignitaries. Ministers reichstag and Prussian diet members, twenty five universities delegates, and commercial bodies attended. Chancellor von Buelow gave an address as William placed a wreath at the statue base. Prince Blammerck appeared in military dress with helmet, looking stern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reinold Bego
Bismarck
Emperor Wiliam
Augusta Victoris
Reichatag
von Buelow
Emperor Willam
Prince Blamerck. Ila
Ing
Two Lives Lost in Staten Island Ferry Collision
New York reports another body recovered from the sunken Northfield ferry. The second victim identified is Juan A. Benitez, a clerk with French, Dye & Co. He was a young Porto Rican student in the shipping business. Raising of the Northfield was expected to begin this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibn
Murdered Wife by Churchil in Newfield Jealousy Motive
Ithaca New Jersey June 18 Jan Churchil a farmhand murdered his wife Minnie thirty at her father's Newfield home nine miles from here He crushed her head with an iron bar while she slept before her seven year old daughter Daniel Minturn the woman's father over eighty was attacked and not expected to live Churchill attempted suicide by carbolic acid but survived He was arrested and brought here the crime stemmed from jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N. J
Church Il
Minnie
Newfield
Daniel Minturn
Churchil
Churchill
Purglans Shoot to Will Policeman Fatally Wounded
In Matanoy City Pennsylvania on June 18 police officer Joan Hassell was fatally wounded during a burglary. Hassell, guarding Swift's warehouse, exposed himself at the window and was shot in the left wrist kidneys and hip as burglars on guard fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matanoy City
Joan Hassell
Hassell
City Endures Rare Cloudburst Deluge and Damages
Reverent Sinrin Nhint reports a June city storm that drenched Richmond around 2:30 pm with a 38 mph southwest gale and 1.02 inches of rain. Lightning flashed as the downpour wrecked tents at Camp Northesttaw, felled trees, flooded cellars, disrupted streetcar service, and stoked widespread damage while crowds at Harriet Island faced peril from the rushing water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lyons
Merce
Harriot ‘Island
Trade in Originals and Border Smuggling Probe
Vancouver June 16 Pacific Coast Inspector Dunn of the American Chinese immigration department has decided to urge Washington authorities to appoint a special commission. The panel would investigate illegal traffic of Orientals across the boundary with Canadian help. Chinese and Italians have been stopped recently at the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Dunn
RUNAWAY ORE CARS WRECK NORRIE MINE TRAIN AT IRONWOOD
Ironwood Michigan June 1 the third wreck in Northwestern yards in a few days occurred yesterday morning Six runaway ore cars heavily loaded dashed into a coal train demolishing the engine and damaging two cars The train crew jumped and were uninjured The coal train was speeding toward the Norrie mine Engineer Driscoll went through the wreck and died at Union hospital
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironwood
Minch
Mich
Norrie Mine
Driscoll
Fa Jgins
Union Hospital
Woodmen Camp Meeting Planned in Indianapolis
The head camp of the Modern Woodmen will hold its next meeting in Indianapolis in June 1908 after a heated selection process. Five cities competed including Grand Rapids Saratoga Los Angeles and Denver with discussion of proposed changes to laws consuming the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gots
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Saratoga
Los Angeles
Denver
Escape from Fire on Steamer Hero at Rathbun's Wharf
Passengers and crew of the steamer Hero barely escaped a deadly blaze at Rathbun's wharf in Belleville Ontario. The vessel burned early yesterday. some jumped into the water while others were rescued. Fire spread to nearby craft as the flames consumed the boat and sank its sails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ont
Hero
Rathbun's Wharf
Arith
Huron college summer school opens with noted instructors
Select for Tenchera Huron 8 D June 1 to 16 inst. Beadle county institute begins six weeks with Rev C H French in charge. Many teachers from big and neighboring counties plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenchera
Huron
Huron College
Simmer School
Beadle County Institute
Worl
C. H. French
Harney Hotel Repair Firm Organized in Rapid City
A Rapid City stock company is formed to repair and lease the Harney hotel. J. P. McElroy and John Barker will manage the venture, outlining plans for restoration and operation of the property.
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Statuts
THU Maankicns
Nice
North
Dakopa
Allaghdronan Dchooiks
South Dakota
Bishop Cottor
Pmarvhorn
Imngoua
Layatha Dinnie
Waval Oppicha
Ox-Gov
Paul Swamp
District Court
Clinton
Towa
James Meck Nell
William Dougherty
J. W. Fink
Two
Harbors
7. B. Swanson
Fessenden
Fort Dodge
Joan A. Rouge
Pocahontag County
Mineral Point
Wisdune
Stewart Jetlett
First National Bank
Batt
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